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Bill Gates to appear before House Oversight Committee as part of Epstein probe

Bill Gates to appear before House Oversight Committee as part of Epstein probe

Washington — Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview as part of the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, in accordance to a supply conversant in the plans. The Microsoft co-founder is scheduled for questioning on June 10, the supply mentioned. A spokesperson for Gates mentioned he “welcomes the opportunity…

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US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve | Trump administration

US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve | Trump administration

The US treasury department demanded on Friday that the Financial Times (FT) retracted a report on treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s views on the Federal Reserveaccusing the newspaper of publishing “false claims” in a proper grievance escalated to the outlet’s mother or father firm, Nikkei Inc. The electronic mail from treasury officers, addressed to senior editors…

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Strengthened oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools is a no-brainer

Strengthened oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools is a no-brainer

Last year, the Baltimore County Council took the first step toward ensuring accountability and transparency in the Baltimore County Public Schools system (BCPS). The council approved Resolution 40-25 with overwhelming bipartisan support to request state authorization to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s (BCOIG) jurisdiction to include oversight of BCPS. The council…

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Lawmakers consider inspector general oversight for Baltimore County schools

Lawmakers consider inspector general oversight for Baltimore County schools

(WBFF)— Baltimore County Public Schools, already funded by half of the county’s budget, is under scrutiny as lawmakers consider a proposal to allow the county’s inspector general to oversee its operations. Last year, administrators requested a 21.7% increase in funding, prompting concerns about financial oversight. ALSO READ | Baltimore’s IG criticizes city amid ongoing concerns…

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